The company's latest hi-fi components are designed to "close the gap" between soundbars and true AVR home theater systems.

It may be tempting to just leave your audio equipment turned on all the time, but is that a good idea? Here's what you need ...

AV receivers can do more than route signals to your speakers. Several models include features for multi-room audio, streaming ...

To the untrained eye, an AV receiver may just look like a big black box that a bunch of TV and speaker wires run in and out of. Far more than a junction box for your go-to components like streaming ...

Learn which AV receiver features matter most in 2026, including Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1, room correction, preamp outputs, multi-subwoofer support, and future-proof channel processing. For decades, the ...

Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author of the daily Insider newsletter. He has rigorously tested, reviewed and written about AV equipment for the company since 2006.

It’s no surprise then that one of the first specifications a novice or seasoned enthusiast looking to buy an AV receiver or amplifier sees is its power output ratings. After all, it’s among the most ...

The front of an AV receiver with a large volume dial. - Alexstepanov/Getty Images You can't have a home theater without an AV receiver to power speakers and handle device connectivity. Surround sound ...

AV receivers are embarrassingly backward compared with the rest of your home theater gear. Here's how they can get back on track. Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers ...

When you're shopping for a receiver, the choice comes down to two basic options: audio visual (AV) receivers and stereo receivers. To make the best choice, you need to figure out where your needs lie.

More power, more channels, more streaming, and gaming support highlight Denon’s new AV Receivers for the coming year. Some consumers might scroll through the list of features and think that they are ...